Our friends at the Rocky Flats Cold War Museum have shared their informative newsletter with us. There are several regionally important articles in the newsletter, so give it a read!
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Cold War Worker’s Widows are upset about not being able to file for State Worker’s Compensation death benefits because the deadline to file is two years after death. Many of the widows are just now finding their husband’s deaths were caused by workplace exposure.
The United States Senate has unanimously approved S. RES. 151desigating October 30, 2009, a national day of remembrance for uranium workers and nuclear weapons workers who proudly served our country and fought to win the Cold War.
Below is the language and resolution approved in the Senate. The United States House of Representatives has introduced a companion bill to be voted on soon.
Come back soon for more updates and National Day of Remembrance Events. If you would like to show your support for the NDR, please sign your name to our online form. We will be adding all online names to a banner to be displayed at the capital on October 30th in support of the workers and their families who sacrificed to keep our country free and safe.
NDR Approved Bill:
Whereas hundreds of thousands of men and women have served this Nation in building its nuclear defense since World War II; (Agreed to by Senate)
SRES 151 ATS
111th CONGRESS 1st SessionS. RES. 151
Designates a national day of remembrance on October 30, 2009, for nuclear weapons program workers.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
Mr. BUNNING (for himself, Mr. ALEXANDER, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. VOINOVICH, Mr. REID, Mr. CORKER, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. MCCONNELL, Ms. CANTWELL, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. BROWN, and Mr. SCHUMER) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
Designates a national day of remembrance on October 30, 2009, for nuclear weapons program workers.
Whereas hundreds of thousands of men and women have served this Nation in building its nuclear defense since World War II;
Whereas these dedicated American workers paid a high price for their service and have developed disabling or fatal illnesses as a result of exposure to beryllium, ionizing radiation, toxic substances, and other hazards that are unique to the production and testing of nuclear weapons;
Whereas these workers were put at individual risk without their knowledge and consent in order to develop a nuclear weapons program for the benefit of all American citizens; and
Whereas these patriotic men and women deserve to be recognized for their contribution, service, and sacrifice towards the defense of our great Nation: Now, therefore, be it
We are excited to announce an official Cold War Patriots sponsored event to gather signatures in support of a National Day of Remembrance honoring nuclear complex workers and uranium miners who have contributed to our nation’s defense over the past six decades.
A special 40 foot long petition scroll will be on display for signature. All those who want to call upon the US Congress to honor these cold war veterans are welcome to attend. We ask that you plan to add your signature in support of the Day of Remembrance.
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 anytime between 10:00am and 4:00pm at:
Atomic Trades and Labor Council
109 Viking Road
Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831
(865) 483-8471
Wednesday, April 29th through Friday May 1st, the petition will also be available for signature at the offices of:
Professional Case Management – Jackson Plaza
800 Oak Ridge Turnpike, #B-100
Oak Ridge, TN 37830.
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 anytime between 10:00 am and 4:00pm at:
New Mexico Mining Museum
100 N. Iron Ave.
Grants, NM 87020
866.511.2839
Wednesday, April 29th between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, the petition will also be available for signature at the offices of:
Professional Case Management
709 Roosevelt Ave
Grants, NM 87020
505.282.6055
CBS News 4 provides coverage for the Proposed Charlie Wolf Act to help clean up the red tape for workers across the nation who are applying for compensation for their injuries. Many worker’s have experienced severe delays, denials and an extensive application processes.
Read the article about the Charlie Wolf Act.
Watch the video interview with Kathy Wolf, the husband of Charlie Wolf:
Bethlehem employees still waiting for justice. Workers and their loved ones still fight for the compensation they deserve.
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